Waiting to belong : a cultural analysis of waiting in the context of an Austrian residence authority

Die Arbeit behandelt das Warten von MigrantInnen ausgehend von einer Aufenthaltsbeh\uf6rde in einer \uf6sterreichischen Stadt. Diese muss von nicht-\uf6sterreichischen Staatsb\ufcrgerInnen aufgesucht werden, die l\ue4nger als drei Monate in 6sterreich bleiben, also f\ufcr l\ue4ngere oder k\ufcrzere Zeitspanne in 6sterreich leben und somit Teil der Gesellschaft sein, ?dazugeh\uf6ren?, wollen. Betrachtet wird nicht nur das unmittelbare Warten im Warteraum, sondern auch jenes dar\ufcber hinaus, welches die AkteurInnen hinein in deren Alltag mitnehmen; Warten in seiner bewusst ?ausge\ufcbten? Form ebenso, wie Mechanismen dahinter und Verl\ue4ufe in den Biografien der AkteurInnen, die um und in diesem Wartensprozess stattfinden, diesen beeinflussen und mitgestalten. Mit der Aufenthaltsbeh\uf6rde als Ausgangsort wird ein Mikrokosmos ins Blickfeld genommen, der auch auf gesamtgesellschaftliche Prozesse und Probleme hinweist, den Umgang des Nationalstaates mit Migration aufzeigt. Im Kontext eines raumanalytischen Zuganges wird die Frage aufgeworfen, ob Warten als Raum beschrieben werden kann, wie sich dieser zusammensetzt und inwiefern er das Handeln einzelner AkteurInnen beeinflusst. Was bedeutet Warten f\ufcr Menschen, die sich in dieser Beh\uf6rde und deren Kontext bewegen? Welchen Umgang haben die Wartenden mit B\ufcrokratie und mit Zeit? Welche Machtverh\ue4ltnisse bestimmen das Verh\ue4ltnis zwischen den Wartenden und der Beh\uf6rde bzw. deren VertreterInnen und wie werden diese von den AkteurInnen wahrgenommen? Welche Aus- und Eingrenzungen werden durch diese Prozesse erschaffen, verfestigt und aufrechterhalten?This thesis deals with the waiting process of immigrants in an Austrian city and centres around Non-Austrian citizens, who have to visit an Austrian residence authority office in order to legally stay and live in Austria for more than three months, thus be part of society. It examines their immediate and short waiting within the waiting room of the residence office as well as that beyond, which affects the protagonists in their daily lives. Conscious waiting procedures are discussed as well as underlying mechanisms of the process. Stages in the protagonist?s biographies before and during the wait, which influence this waiting process are analysed. Having the residence authority office as the point of origin, the study focuses on this microcosm, and simultaneously points out processes and problems in society as a whole; shows how the national state deals with migration. In the context of a spatial analytical approach, the question is raised whether waiting can be described as space, what it is composed of and how it affects these individuals. What does it mean to wait? How do the protagonists approach bureaucracy? How do they handle and manage time? What power relations determine the relationship between the waiting and the authority or their representatives and how are these perceived by the waiting people? What kind of inclusions and exclusions are created and established with these processes?vorgelegt von Elisabeth MatlschweigerAbweichender Titel laut cbersetzung der Verfasserin/des VerfassersZsfassungen in dt. und engl. SpracheGraz, Univ., Dipl.-Arb., 2014 2.040

Controlling Metal Fires through Cellulose Flake Blanketing Followed by Water Spray Cooling

The traditional methods of fighting metal fires are not always safe for firefighters. The sand and salts that are thrown onto the fire to suffocate the flames can lead to splashes of molten metal, putting the firefighters and the surroundings at risk. A novel process is described where magnesium fires are brought under control using a simple two-step process. First, coated cellulose flakes, which contain approx. 30% inorganic salts, are blown onto the fire from a distance of several meters. Due to its low bulk density, the material settles smoothly on the fire and immediately covers the flames for several seconds. Before the hot metal can break through this cover, a fine water spray is applied to the fire. The water spray wets the top layer of the cellulose flakes, which will begin to char from the bottom. The water evaporates from within the cellulose flake layer and withdraws heat. It was observed that no hydrogen is formed and that this technique can safely control fires. It is judged that 90 kg of flakes could safely bring a pile of 75 kg of burning Mg flakes under control. By using a pneumatic conveying unit for the flakes, firefighters can effectively and efficiently cover the flames from a safe distance. This novel method could be recommended to firefighters in industrial magnesium processing plants, as well as local firefighters in the vicinity of such plants

Controlling Metal Fires through Cellulose Flake Blanketing Followed by Water Spray Cooling

The traditional methods of fighting metal fires are not always safe for firefighters. The sand and salts that are thrown onto the fire to suffocate the flames can lead to splashes of molten metal, putting the firefighters and the surroundings at risk. A novel process is described where magnesium fires are brought under control using a simple two-step process. First, coated cellulose flakes, which contain approx. 30% inorganic salts, are blown onto the fire from a distance of several meters. Due to its low bulk density, the material settles smoothly on the fire and immediately covers the flames for several seconds. Before the hot metal can break through this cover, a fine water spray is applied to the fire. The water spray wets the top layer of the cellulose flakes, which will begin to char from the bottom. The water evaporates from within the cellulose flake layer and withdraws heat. It was observed that no hydrogen is formed and that this technique can safely control fires. It is judged that 90 kg of flakes could safely bring a pile of 75 kg of burning Mg flakes under control. By using a pneumatic conveying unit for the flakes, firefighters can effectively and efficiently cover the flames from a safe distance. This novel method could be recommended to firefighters in industrial magnesium processing plants, as well as local firefighters in the vicinity of such plants